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Betts (personal) isn't in the starting nine for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's game that Betts may be away from the team Friday for personal reasons. Betts is out of the lineup, so it's safe to assume that he will be unavailable for the contest. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Betts is expected to rejoin the team Saturday, but it's unclear if he'll be part of the starting nine.

Hodge (shoulder) is slated to pitch for Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hodge has been on the shelf since July 9 due to a right shoulder impingement, but he's been cleared to start a rehab assignment. It's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll require, but Hodge should rejoin the Cubs in the near future.

The Padres optioned Hart to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Hart threw 42 pitches in relief the previous two days, and San Diego needs a fresher arm for the bullpen. Ron Marinaccio has been recalled to take Hart's spot. Hart (3-2) has pitched in nine games (six starts) for the Padres this season, registering a 5.29 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 32.1 innings of action.

Taillon (calf) threw 47 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Taillon has begun throwing off a mound, and his stamina is already quite built up. Manager Craig Counsell said July 4 that Taillon would miss at least a month of action, and the pitcher looks to be on track to return around that one-month mark. Given how far he is in the process of being stretched out, Taillon may not require many rehab starts if the Cubs decide to send him on an assignment.

The Padres recalled Marinaccio from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

With Marinaccio joining the big club, Kyle Hart has been optioned to Triple-A. Marinaccio was briefly with the Padres earlier this month but didn't appear in a game. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024. Marinaccio owns a 5.06 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 39:14 K:BB across 37.1 innings of work with El Paso this season.

Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

Fraley started the previous three games but will take a seat Friday even though Tampa Bay is starting a righty (Zack Littell). Will Benson is manning right field and batting eighth instead for Cincy.

The Mets transferred Kranick (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Kranick is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow. He pitched in 24 games out of the bullpen for the Mets this season, logging a 3.65 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 37 innings. Kranick could end up missing most of the 2026 campaign.

Doyle is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

It's the second straight game on the bench for Doyle despite him going 7-for-12 with a stolen base, an RBI and two runs in his past three games. Jordan Beck, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman will start from left to right in the outfield while Yanquiel Fernandez serves as the designated hitter.

The Mets optioned Carrillo to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Carrillo made his MLB debut earlier this month and pitched in three total games after he was recalled, turning in a 13.50 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 4:2 K:BB across 4.2 innings of relief. Jose Castillo had his contract selected and will take Carrillo's spot in the bullpen.

Bouchard was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Friday.

The 29-year-old began the season in the majors but has spent most of the past couple months with Triple-A Albuquerque. Bouchard had a .167/.247/.242 slash line in 32 games while up with the Rockies and a .792 OPS in 41 contests at Triple-A.